SALAUDDIN ABDULSAMAD SHAIKH vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the petitioner to move a regular bail application after the expiry of the anticipatory bail granted under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court emphasized that anticipatory bail is temporary and should not bypass the regular court's assessment of evidence once the investigation progresses. The Court found no reason to interfere with the High Court's procedure, affirming that the regular court must evaluate the merits of the case for bail post-investigation.